Coming off a fund raise, Huron Capital Partner Gretchen Perkins talks about the fundraising and dealmaking environment.

Experts discuss private equity deal dynamics and operational improvements in the food and beverage sector.

Peter Von Lehe, managing director at Neuberger Berman, explains the firm’s process for evaluating GP track records and how to survive in a “Darwinian” fundraising market.

Energy-focused private equity funds have, on average, vastly outperformed other private equity funds over the past 10 to 15 years. Why?

So, you’ve got a blow up in your portfolio–does this mean game over for your next fundraise? It depends.

Lina Russo of placement agent MVision describes what makes her firm unique.

A special report on the value of the 100-Day Plan.

Jim Fasano, head of private equity funds for CPPIB, wants to partner with GPs who can “scale with us.”

An interview with Kathy Jeramaz-Larson of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA).

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has become one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the U.S. Carlos Rangel, senior portfolio manager, discusses the Kellogg Foundation’s 20% allocation to private equity and lists his team’s “non-negotiables” when it comes to selecting managers.

Rosa Vasquez of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund explains the pension plan’s diversity goals, its RFP process and exactly what it looks for in emerging managers.

Martin Day, a partners in Toronto-based Caledon Capital Management, describes what it take for smaller institutional investors to successfully tap private equity.

Kelly DePonte of Probitas Partners discusses his outlook for the defined contribution market and its long-term role in private equity.

Canada has opened its door to immigrant entrepreneurs, thanks in no small part to Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.

In this issue of Private Equity Performance experts from Cambridge, ILPA and Independence Capital discuss growth equity, niche strategies and the overhang.

For CD&R, the financial crisis was a time to deal, not disappear, says managing partner Kevin Conway

Will relaxed rules on general solicitation mean tighter performance reporting requirements?

Experts from Cambridge Associates and the Institutional Limited Partners Association share proprietary data to analyze whether a new era of wealth creation is coming to venture participants.